{
  "id": 13065499,
  "title": "UFC: Sean Strickland says he may quit over pay dispute and pursue a boxing match with Jake Paul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:05:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a-boxing-match-with-jake-paul/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has expressed his dissatisfaction with the promotion's pay structure, considering quitting and potentially pursuing a boxing match with Jake Paul. Strickland, 35, took to social media to air his grievances, citing Conor McGregor's reported $30 million payday for a 69-second fight against Max Holloway. Strickland believes the UFC is not offering a fraction of such amounts and is contemplating leaving his title, moving up to light heavyweight, and fighting Paul for a lucrative payday. Paul responded to Strickland's comments, inviting him to contact his company once Strickland becomes a free agent. Strickland also mentioned that his heart isn't in MMA anymore due to injuries, and that boxing offers more money and is significantly easier.",
  "summary": "UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said he is considering his future with the world's lead MMA promotion over pay, citing the amount of stars like Conor McGregor earn. Strickland aired his grievances on social media, saying he is considering giving up his title, moving up to light heavyweight to \"speed run\" through the rest of his contract and then pursue a lucrative boxing match with Jake…",
  "key_points": [
    "UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland may quit over pay dispute.",
    "Strickland considers boxing match with Jake Paul for lucrative payday.",
    "Paul invites Strickland to contact his company once free agent."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UFC: Sean Strickland says he may quit over pay dispute and pursue a boxing match with Jake Paul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a-13065706",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:05:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}